Weather in Kyoto for December 2025
Until now, December 2025 in Kyoto is slightly cooler than the historical average by -0.7 °C.
The forecast for the next days in Kyoto predicts temperatures to be around 11 °C, close to the historical average.
In general, the average temperature in Kyoto at the beginning of December is 11.6 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to significantly cool down, reaching an average of 7.7 °C by the end of December.
Kyoto experiences moderate rainfall in December, with an average of 8 rainy days and a total precipitation of 226.9 mm.
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Kyoto Weather December
Temperatures trend during December in Kyoto
December weather in Kyoto day by day
| Date | Weather | Temperatures | Rain | UV | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Dec. |  Patchy rain possible | 13° /4° | 7.5 mm | 3 | |
| 2 Dec. |  Cloudy | 13° /4° | 0 mm | 3 | |
| 3 Dec. | Patchy rain possible | 12° /3° | 0.1 mm | 3 | |
| 4 Dec. | Patchy rain possible | 10° /4° | 0.4 mm | 3 | |
| 5 Dec. | Patchy rain possible | 10° /4° | 0.3 mm | 3 | |
| 6 Dec. |  Moderate rain at times | 12° /3° | 1 mm | 3 | |
| 7 Dec. | Patchy rain possible | 11° /4° | 4.2 mm | 3 | |
| 8 Dec. | Cloudy | 12° /4° | 0.4 mm | 3 | |
| 9 Dec. |  Partly cloudy | 13° /4° | 0.2 mm | 3 | |
| 10 Dec. |  Overcast | 14° /4° | 0 mm | 3 | |
| 11 Dec. | Cloudy | 13° /5° | 1.2 mm | 3 | |
| 12 Dec. | Patchy rain possible | 11° /5° | 1.2 mm | 3 | |
| 13 Dec. | Overcast | 11° /4° | 1.1 mm | 3 | |
| 14 Dec. |  Moderate rain | 11° /5° | 9 mm | 0.3 | |
| 15 Dec. | Patchy rain possible | 7° /3° | 1.4 mm | 0.1 | |
| 16 Dec. |  Sunny | 11° /2° | 0 mm | 0.5 | |
| 17 Dec. | Patchy rain possible | 13° /4° | 1.1 mm | 0.4 | |
| 18 Dec. | Patchy rain possible | 11° /6° | 0.3 mm | 0.5 | |
| 19 Dec. | Sunny | 14° /4° | 0 mm | 3 | |
| 20 Dec. | Moderate rain | 12° /8° | 5.7 mm | 3 | |
| 21 Dec. | Patchy rain possible | 14° /9° | 0 mm | 3 | |
| 22 Dec. | Patchy rain possible | 14° /8° | 0.1 mm | 3 | |
| 23 Dec. | Moderate rain | 13° /8° | 18.9 mm | 3 | |
| 24 Dec. | Partly cloudy | 13° /7° | 0 mm | 3 | |
| 25 Dec. | Patchy rain possible | 8° /2° | 0.3 mm | 2 | |
| 26 Dec. | Patchy rain possible | 5° /1° | 0.2 mm | 1 | |
| 27 Dec. | Partly cloudy | 7° /1° | 0.1 mm | 2 | |
| 28 Dec. | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 9° /1° | 1.6 mm | 3 | |
| 29 Dec. | Patchy rain possible | 9° /1° | 0.2 mm | 2 | |
| 30 Dec. | Overcast | 9° /1° | 3.9 mm | 2 | |
| 31 Dec. | Overcast | 7° /1° | 3.4 mm | 2 | |
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Kyoto weather in December vs November vs January
| November | December | January | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weather | Patchy rain possible | Patchy rain possible | Patchy rain possible |
| Temperatures | 20°/6° | 12°/1° | 11°/-2° |
| Rainfall | 343 mm | 227 mm | 276 mm |
| Snowfall | 0 cm | 8 cm | 16 cm |
| Wind | 14.3 km/h | 15 km/h | 15.5 km/h |
| Humidity | 68% | 68% | 70% |
| Rainy days | 1 days | 8 days | 13 days |
| Snow days | 0 days | 0 days | 0 days |
| Dry days | 29 days | 23 days | 18 days |
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Kyoto in December - FAQ
What to pack to Kyoto in December?
As you prepare for your trip to Kyoto in December, it's important to consider the typical weather patterns for the time of year. Below is a carefully tailored packing list to ensure that your time in Kyoto, during December, is comfortable and enjoyable, regardless of the weather conditions.
- Clothing
- Warm Clothing: Sweaters, hoodies, long pants
- Rain Gear: Lightweight, waterproof clothing
- Footwear
- Waterproof Shoes
- Accessories
- Scarves: To protect you from the cold wind
- Gloves/Mittens: Essential for cold weather
- Warm Hats: Warm hats for insulation in cold weather
- Umbrellas/Raincoats: For rainy days
December rainfall patterns in Kyoto
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